Zakk Wylde Denies He Spat Booze In James Hetfield's Face

In the latest issue of Guitar World magazine, OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde addressed the Internet rumor that he spat booze in METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield's face when he asked to jam with Wylde.

"No, no. That's ridiculous," Wylde responded when asked if there was any truth to the rumor. "James is the shit. He is a brother and I love the guy. I just didn't think he was doing the right thing by hiring some high-price psychiatrist to work with the band after he got out of rehab.

"Here's what happened: James came on our bus and we were bullshitting. I said, 'Dude, why are you paying a psychiatrist 40 grand a month? He's raping you. Send the money to a children's cancer foundation. If I was in the band, you know what I would tell you?' And he goes 'What?' And I took a swig from my beer and spit it up in the air. And he goes 'Fuck that,' and walks off the bus. I went after him and told him I was just being a dork and that was that. I was just talking to him, being straight, because he's smarter than that. He's James Hetfield, damn it. He knows who he is and doesn't need some yahoo to tell him. It's like when Sharon Osbourne sent me to rehab a few years ago. Fuck that!"

Guitar World: What happened?

Zakk Wylde: "I just stood up and said, 'You know what? This is not for me. This is not BLACK LABEL. You guys are a bunch of losers and scamming fuckers, and I guess I'm in the wrong business. I should start the BLACK LABEL rehab and rape people 35 grand for 28 days.' The place was called Promises rehab, and I went, 'I'll make you a promise right now: I'm either going to kill someone in here or cap myself. Since suicide is not an option, someone else is going to die if I stick around.' And that was it. I jumped the fence, walked to a bar and watched the Nets and Lakers in the NBA finals."

I dont know who to believe. Zakk is a pretty straight up guy but sometimes I feel like spitting in Hetfield's face cause I cant believe how sorry and slipshot Metallica is now. Hetfield is cool though. Cant we just spit in Lars' face?

ha hetfield is a fukn legend but zakk is right..f*** that councelling sh**..its for p***y's, he shouldn't have spat beer..( what a waste!!) its kinda disrespectful to james but hetfield should regrow his balls from the kill em all days. \m/ METAL MILITIA MOTHER f***ERS!!!!!

i think that shrink must have fu*ked hetfields head up pretty good, cause he used to not be a pus*y with no sense of humor. zakk would still probably kick his as*, but at least james could have been a man about it. HIMMM!!!!

Hetfield is god ok. Being in the business for as long as he has takes its toll and he is doing stuff to keep him on a level. Zakk is a pretty cool guy but this time i think he overstepped. James deserves a bit of respect.

How James feels is how James feel's . He's been around long enough to do whatever he want's to do so when it's all been saide and done who cares ? I'm just glad Zakk did not do that . The man felt he had a problem so he dealt with it the best way he knew how . It's called being a man . Would I have taken this approach I can't say simply because I don't have anywheir near as much to loose .

He's a good man, that Zakk Wylde. Im glad he told Hetfeld what he thought of that whole situation with the doctor. He needed that brutal honesty. On another note..BLS...and Metallica..two bands I can't wait to see live...

Damn! Stop with the Soap Opera Bullshizz already! You mofos dont even know zakk or james, so y do you involve yourselves by talking shizz about one or the other! They both f***ing rule! Ive seen tallica 11 times, and will see them 11 more if i can. I dont care what anyone says, I luv all METALLICA! They in my opinion are the most talented band in the universe. I have to say though that Zakk is my fav guitarist. Especially after hearing the new BLS cd Mafia!! He f***ing rules, glad he is keeping the metal alive. By the way going to see COC on Apr 10 in Seattle, cant wait!

Look James and Zakk ar both awesome and i believe both side of it. Maybe what happened is Zakk spit it in the air and hit James with some in the face or maybe they are both lying. Point is who really cares they both rule just listen to the d*mn music and be happy to be a Metallica fan and a Zakk Wylde fan. Now my little metal heads go forth and spred the words of truth. Metal is good so dont argue anjoy it while you can.

Well I like Zakk and the BLS, and I love Metallica, who gives a sh** if Zakk spat in his face, even though he shouldn't of, but thats rock and roll people! Get over it. I've met only James Hetfield, and he's really down to earth a really nice guy, and he was totally different than he was in the movie, rehab I think really helped him. Rock on Metallica and BLS!! See ya at Ozzfest Zakk!!

old metallica was the sh**, but after the black album they just went down hill, and look at them now. a bunch of media controlled weenies. but i'd still go see them any time they come to town, lol, what a tool i am

Personally, I think that Zakk Wylde is a metal god. He is what he is and doesn't make any bones about it. Don't get me wrong. I love Metallica and James Hetfield. But for Hetfield to take such an offense to someone actually speaking their mind...well, that's his downfall. Zakk seems to be straight up. He doesn't hide behind "pretty" words or try to use a "politically correct" version of his opinions. He says what he feels and I think that is a great quality. He admitted to being a little brash towards Hetfield. I believe that the media just blows things out of proportion in order to have a story.

dude zakk wylde is a drunk loser. James hetfield owns zakk wylde (and has better signature guitars too). He isnt a god, hero, or legend. Hes an arrogant, overdramatic, 80's fedup drunk who needs a life. BLS will never come close to Metallica.